UPDATE: Sox win Game 2 (7-5) still on TBS

The Sox were showing off their championship status last night as they won the first game of the ALDS against the Angels, thanks to Lester’s ace appearance on the mound. Offensively, a 2 run homer by Jason Bay in the 6th and insurance from Ellsbury and Ortiz in the 9th put the Sox at 4-1. Defensively, the 8th inning spotlighted a great catch by Ellsbury in the outfield and also a golden-glove-over-the-head-NO-catch by Youkilis in right field that resulted in a throw to 3rd base to make the out. Go Sox!

This was the first TBS Sox broadcast I’ve heard all year and really miss hearing Jerry Remy on game night. It seems that the role of a commentator should be to bring the game to the fans so that enthusiasm and excitement is generated. The TBS crew really embarks on making too many judgemental calls like comparing Red Sox center fielders and stating which one they think is “best”. And also calling David Ortiz, Big Papi every time he’s at the plate should be reserved for fans only. Come on TBS guys, keep your personal comments to yourself and focus more on the game.

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